Maryann Kehr Hodson
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Maryann (Kehr) Hodson, age 85, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Hopatcong, NJ, went home to be with her lord and savior on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 and to see her son, Richard Hodson, again. "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; run and not grow weary; and walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31).
She was born on June 24, 1935 in Robbinsville, NJ, graduated from Bordentown High School, in 1953, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing in 1956 from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Maryann was married to Richard Hodson on April 8, 1956 and they spent to rest of their lives together. She was the mother of four amazing children. She spent her life caring and supporting others as a Registered Nurse and her free time was consumed by her passion for bowling and the love of her family.
Maryann is survived by her loving husband, Richard; brother, Henry "Skeeter" Kehr; daughters and brother-in-laws, Jim and Donna Hamilton, and Jim and Hope (Diane) Paultre; and son, Douglas Hodson; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. A family only funeral will be held at Click Funeral Home Farragut on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at 1 p.m. followed by a graveside prayer at Memorial Gardens, Oak Ridge, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorials to be made in her name to Meals on Wheels or to East TN Children's Hospital, both in Knoxville, TN.